HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 Rationale:
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
administer as prescribed to the client? hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are me
1. Calcium chloride for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hyp
2. Calcium gluconate hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Ca
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiti
4. Large doses of vitamin D resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 Rationale:
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
administer as prescribed to the client? hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are me
1. Calcium chloride for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hyp
2. Calcium gluconate hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Ca
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiti
4. Large doses of vitamin D resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
, HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 Rationale:
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
administer as prescribed to the client? hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are me
1. Calcium chloride for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hyp
2. Calcium gluconate hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Ca
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiti
4. Large doses of vitamin D resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year- 4. Orange juice
old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs Rationale:
the mother to administer the iron with which best food Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mot
item? instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a jui
1. Milk vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not a
2. Water absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C
3. Apple juice juice.
4. Orange juice
, HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year- 4. Orange juice
old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs Rationale:
the mother to administer the iron with which best food Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mot
item? instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a jui
1. Milk vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not a
2. Water absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C
3. Apple juice juice.
4. Orange juice
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year- 4. Orange juice
old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs Rationale:
the mother to administer the iron with which best food Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mot
item? instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a jui
1. Milk vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not a
2. Water absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C
3. Apple juice juice.
4. Orange juice
, HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a 1. Tinnitus
diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, Rationale:
knowing that which of the following would indicate the Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? (salicylism) can result. Symptoms include tinnitus, dizziness, hype
1. Tinnitus psychological disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not a
2. Diarrhea salicylism.
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a 1. Tinnitus
diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, Rationale:
knowing that which of the following would indicate the Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? (salicylism) can result. Symptoms include tinnitus, dizziness, hype
1. Tinnitus psychological disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not a
2. Diarrhea salicylism.
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 Rationale:
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
administer as prescribed to the client? hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are me
1. Calcium chloride for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hyp
2. Calcium gluconate hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Ca
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiti
4. Large doses of vitamin D resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 Rationale:
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
administer as prescribed to the client? hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are me
1. Calcium chloride for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hyp
2. Calcium gluconate hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Ca
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiti
4. Large doses of vitamin D resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
, HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 Rationale:
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
administer as prescribed to the client? hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are me
1. Calcium chloride for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hyp
2. Calcium gluconate hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Ca
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiti
4. Large doses of vitamin D resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year- 4. Orange juice
old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs Rationale:
the mother to administer the iron with which best food Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mot
item? instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a jui
1. Milk vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not a
2. Water absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C
3. Apple juice juice.
4. Orange juice
, HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year- 4. Orange juice
old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs Rationale:
the mother to administer the iron with which best food Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mot
item? instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a jui
1. Milk vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not a
2. Water absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C
3. Apple juice juice.
4. Orange juice
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year- 4. Orange juice
old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs Rationale:
the mother to administer the iron with which best food Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mot
item? instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a jui
1. Milk vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not a
2. Water absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C
3. Apple juice juice.
4. Orange juice
, HESI Pharmacology Exit Retake Test Bank
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a 1. Tinnitus
diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, Rationale:
knowing that which of the following would indicate the Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? (salicylism) can result. Symptoms include tinnitus, dizziness, hype
1. Tinnitus psychological disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not a
2. Diarrhea salicylism.
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a 1. Tinnitus
diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, Rationale:
knowing that which of the following would indicate the Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? (salicylism) can result. Symptoms include tinnitus, dizziness, hype
1. Tinnitus psychological disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not a
2. Diarrhea salicylism.
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations
